Online bingo vs bingo halls

While in-person bingo is primarily focused on the 90-ball and 75-ball format, there are many more options available when it comes to online bingo. Here at tombola, we have more than 20 bingo games, ranging from bingo90, our version of 90-ball bingo, to more unique games like our card-based game, Cinco. 

You’ll never be short on variety. Not only are there many different games, but we’ve also got a wide variety of options when it comes to staking too, with some games starting from just 1p per play.

While the bingo hall can still offer some very impressive prizes, the volume of players online means higher jackpots are often available. This can be more appealing to those who want to play for the big-ticket prizes.

Plus, unlike bingo halls, we’re open 24/7 and have thousands of players playing at any given time. This means we can offer even higher jackpots for our players to enjoy.

We’ve got several games with set jackpots that don't fluctuate, such as Pulse and Cinco. Here, you can win up to £20,000 at any time in the day. We’ve also got progressive jackpots, where the prize amount increases until it’s eventually won. In bingo90, the highest jackpot won to date is £39,341!

One of the main reasons why in-person bingo is so popular is due to the social aspect that comes with it. The bingo hall has always been a great place to meet up with friends and even make new ones. 

However, that social aspect is also key to online bingo's popularity. At tombola, we have at least one chat room for each of our bingo games and many of our players visit the same rooms to catch up with friends and make new ones. 

We also have Chat Hosts (CHs) on hand 24/7 should you need any assistance or simply want someone to chat to. Our CHs host fun chat room games to give our players the opportunity to win £1 in bonus money, of which you can win a maximum of £2 per day. They also host in-chat activities, such as giveaways and themed nights, for our bingo community to enjoy. 

One of the major advantages playing online has over the bingo hall is that you can’t miss a number. If you have a momentary lapse of concentration while playing in person, you may spend time worrying that you've missed marking off one of your key bingo numbers. With online, however, this isn’t the case.

Due to the advancements in technology, you'll still be crowned the winner should you hold the winning ticket. There’s also the auto-marking function, which is a really handy feature that enables you to sit back, relax and enjoy the chat while we mark your tickets for you.

Online bingo also allows us to run regular promotions where we boost our prizes for a short period. It’s always worth keeping an eye on our bingo promotions page, where we have all the details of any upcoming promotions. If you’re new to playing online, many sites have welcome offers for new customers.

We offer new players 100% bonus money on their first deposit up to a maximum of £50. That means you'll receive a free £20 bonus on a £20 deposit, for example. Start playing bingo online today to take advantage of our fantastic welcome offer.

It can be fun to go out for bingo, but playing online is much more accessible. You don’t even have to leave the comfort of your own home! You can pop online to have a quick game of bingo whenever you feel like it, wherever you are on the tombola app or mobile site.  

However, playing responsibly is more important than ever when you can play on the go. Keeping you safe while playing our games is our number one priority and we have many safeplay tools to help you to stay in control. 

You're spoilt for choice when you choose from the range of online bingo games at tombola. We have eight classic games, from bingo90 to bingo Lite, so you can ease into games that are familiar to you if you're used to playing in person.

We also have a range of seasonal games that are regularly updated, plus bingo games with a twist. Once you familiarise yourself with how online bingo works, you can mix things up by trying your hand at some of the quirkier options available.

We have a free online bingo game that you can play every day with no wagering or depositing requirements. We also have other opportunities for you to play no deposit bingo, such as through referrals or via our range of competitions and giveaways. Look out for opportunities while you're on the site.

We're committed to making playing bingo with us fun and safe. That's why we've introduced some tools to ensure you can enjoy the game while being aware of when it's time to take a break.

First, all players must be aged 18 or over. It's illegal for someone under 18 years of age to gamble, and we'll suspend accounts that are unable to provide information that proves the player's age. Additionally, bets placed by under-18s may be voided.

We also have our safeplay tools in place, which include deposit limits, stake limits, and a timekeeping tool that reminds you when your playing time is up.

Check the guidance on the BeGambleAware website too.